Gary Scott Patton's Obituary
Gary Patton, 58, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011, in Lecanto, Florida, doing what he loved to do, working with his horses.Gary was born December 5, 1952, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. His father, Lester Scott Patton and mother, Marion were both teachers. He had a love for horses and followed his passion to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he earned a Master Ferrier Certificate and was himself a U.S.T.A. Trainer and Driver. Gary moved to Florida in the early 1980s and raised his family; son Scott Patton and daughter Jessica Duncan. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Cook Patton; step-mother, Elvie Patton; two children and their spouses, Scott and Amanda Patton and Shaun and Jessica Duncan; step-children and their spouses, Tony and Kendra Reeves and Ray and Kathryn Adams; and known affectionately as Grampie and Poppie to his 6 grandchildren, Hannah, Barrett, Nathan, Hunter, Kallie and Emma. In addition, he will be missed and was loved by the Central Florida equine community. He was a member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Belleview, Florida and Past President of the Belleview Dixie Youth Baseball League. He had attended St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Ocala. The family requests those desiring direct memorials to the Rotary Club of Belleview. A gathering of family and friends was held in the Hamlin & Hilbish Chapel from 6 until 8 PM on Thursday, September 1st, memorial services were held in the First Baptist Church of Eustis on Friday September 2nd at 2 PM with Chaplain Robert Whitworth officiating. You may share your own special thoughts and memories by visiting the guestbook below.
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